# How to Turn On NFC on iPhone 8 Plus The **NFC iPhone 8 Plus** is equipped with a powerful Near Field Communication chip, enabling contactless interactions. From my personal experience, discovering the full potential of this feature transformed how I handle daily tasks like payments and smart home control. I've always had a knack for quickly adapting to new technologies, and mastering iPhone's NFC capabilities was a rewarding skill. ## Activating NFC on Your iPhone 8 Plus To use NFC, you typically don't need to "turn it on" in a traditional sense. The feature is always on in the background for specific, Apple-controlled functions like Apple Pay. However, for reading NFC tags or using third-party apps, you need to ensure NFC Tag Reading is enabled. 1. Open the **Settings** app. 2. Go to **Control Center**. 3. Tap **Customize Controls**. 4. Find and tap the green **+** icon next to **NFC Tag Reader**. This adds a quick-access button to your Control Center. Now, when you need to scan an NFC tag, simply swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older iOS versions) to open Control Center and tap the NFC icon. The phone will then be ready to scan. ### Technical Specifications of the NFC Chip For developers and tech enthusiasts, here are the detailed technical parameters of the NFC controller in the **NFC iPhone 8 Plus**: * **NFC Controller Chip:** NXP 67V04 (SN200). * **Communication Standard:** NFC Forum compliant (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, ISO/IEC 14443 Type B, FeliCa™, ISO/IEC 15693). * **Operating Mode:** Reader/Writer mode (for scanning tags). Card Emulation mode is secured and dedicated to Apple Pay. * **Antenna Integration:** Integrated into the device logic board. * **Supported Tag Types:** NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) messages on Type 1 through Type 5 tags. > **Important Note:** These technical parameters are for reference data. For precise, project-specific details or integration support, you need to contact backend management. ## Creative and Entertaining Uses for NFC The **NFC iPhone 8 Plus** isn't just for payments. Here are some fun applications I've implemented: * **Smart Home Launchpad:** I placed an NFC tag by my front door. Tapping it with my phone turns on the hallway lights, adjusts the thermostat, and plays my favorite podcast. * **Automated Workflows:** An NFC tag on my car dashboard triggers "Driving Mode," launching maps, and texting my spouse that I'm heading ho